Karnataka aims to eliminate preventable maternal deaths, says minister
A dedicated state-level unit for preventing maternal deaths would be established, with a designated officer to coordinate and monitor focused interventions across the state
Tourisms Next Hop will be AI-Driven
Residents across the Gudalur and Pandalur taluks in western Nilgiris, bordering Kerala and Karnataka, want the Central and state governments to evolve plans to develop tourism in the western Nilgiris
International flight passengers up 10 pc this year in S. Korea
International flight passengers up 10 pc this year in S. Korea Seoul: The number of international flight passengers using South Korean airports rose around 10 per cent in the January-August period from a year earlier despite a sharp rise in oil prices, data showed on Saturday. A total of 68.44 million people used international flights [] The post International flight passengers up 10 pc this year in S. Korea appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Tamil Nadu milk agents seek Aavin price review as private dairies raise rates
Tamil Nadu milk agents seek Aavin price review as private dairies raise rates Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Milk Agents Workers Welfare Association has urged the state government to review Aavins retail milk prices, warning that a widening gap with private dairy prices could increase demand for the cooperatives milk and strain its supplies. In a [] The post Tamil Nadu milk agents seek Aavin price review as private dairies raise rates appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Mrunal Thakur shares family pic with parents, calls herself their
Mrunal Thakur shares family pic with parents, calls herself their beloved daughter Mumbai: Actress Mrunal Thakur recently treated fans to a heartwarming family moment as she shared a picture with her parents on her social media account. The actress, who has successfully transitioned from television to films, shared the picture with a short and affectionate [] The post Mrunal Thakur shares family pic with parents, calls herself their beloved daughter appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Kharge pays tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh on birth anniversary; recalls economic reforms, legacy
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday remembered former Prime Minister late Dr Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary and paid heartfelt tribute to the late statesman, recalling his contributions to India's economic growth and nation-building. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took to social media 'X' and said, We remember with profound respect the extraordinary contribution of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to Indias nation-building. A visionary statesman, his landmark economic reforms transformed Indias growth trajectory, created new opportunities and helped lift millions out of poverty. His humility, integrity and wisdom defined his public life. He led with quiet dignity and compassion, placing inclusive growth and the welfare of the most vulnerable at the heart of governance. The rights-based framework of his government remains an enduring testament to this vision, he said. Kharge further said extended heartfelt homage and said, On his birth anniversary, we pay our heartfelt homage to a statesman whose legacy of honest public service, inclusive development and transformative reforms will continue to inspire generations. D.K. Shivakumar, Chief Minister of Karnataka, also remembered him and said, Remembering former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary. A scholar, economist and statesman, he served India with remarkable humility, integrity and a deep sense of duty. His leadership reflected a firm belief that economic growth must go hand in hand with equity, opportunity and dignity for every citizen. His contribution to Bengaluru and Karnataka will always be remembered with gratitude. While laying the foundation stone for the Bengaluru Metro, he spoke of the need to work for Bengalurus development alongside Karnatakas progress, recognising that the two were inseparable. His vision, wisdom and unwavering commitment to public service continue to inspire us in our own efforts to build a stronger Karnataka and a more prosperous India, he said. The Congress party also remembered late Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary and said, We pay homage to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. A distinguished economist and statesman, his humility, integrity and commitment to public service defined his remarkable journey. His contributions to Indias economic progress and development will always be remembered. Dr. Manmohan Singhs name will remain etched in Indian history as a globally-respected economist and a leader who laid strong foundations for the country's economic progress. The economic reforms initiated by Dr. Manmohan Singh as Finance Minister in 1991 paved the way for pivotal changes in the Indian economy. During his tenure as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, key laws and programs like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, the Right to Information Act, and the Right to Education Act were implemented by Dr. Manmohan Singh to expand rights and opportunities for the people of India.
MLAs who come to Bengaluru have 2 marriages: Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's comment in the Assembly that a dozen MLAs have two marriages has ignited a political controversy. BJP leaders are demanding that he disclose the names of these legislators, arguing that such remarks undermine the dignity of the Assembly and create public distrust.
New U.K. Deputy High Commissioner appointed
Harshbir Sangha will also serve as the U.K.s Deputy Trade Commissioner for Investment in South Asia
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APEDA flags off export of Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to Maldives
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Karnataka Opposition Leader Questions Leak of Financial Department Letter
Karnatakas opposition leader R. Ashok accuses CM D.K. Shivakumar of leaking a financial letter to blame former CM Siddaramaiah for the states fiscal woes. Karnataka Opposition Leader Questions Leak of Financial Department Letter
Narrowed posture: On Karnataka and the Kasturirangan Report
Karnataka must not reject the entire framework of ecologically sensitive areas
Rani Channamma University officials held over fraud allegations
Railways to run 102 festival special trips via Solapur division
Nandini milk price may go up by 5/lt; CMs call today
Belagavi firm Aequs gets approval for 650-crore equity infusion
Proceeds to fund aerospace and consumer capacity expansion and supportcompanys borrowing programme
Check MEA list while seeking foreign jobs: Top cop
Channaraj Hattiholi accused of assaulting Hescom officials
Small spends, big comfort: The new luxury is in the little things
It is my dream to complete 1,000 shows: Mukhyamantri Chandru
When the stage finds a new life on the page
SIR deadline closing in, 90% of 43 lakh notices delivered in Karnataka
Two terror suspects arrested in Karnataka
No civic response? Citizens roll up sleeves and fix potholes, roads in Bengaluru
Karnataka CM doubles pourakarmika snack allowance to Rs 70
Karnataka may cut drug agents, stockists from hospital supply chain
Theres a sword hanging over every MLA: DK Shivakumars two marriages remark triggers row
How prank turned into chilling murder trap for 13-year-old Bengaluru boy
After name-change debates, Jnanajyothi Central College Campus will stay unchanged
Farmers protesting Bidadi township project detained after road blockade
Over 50 people, including several women farmers, were detained, while the police have yet to decide on filing a case
Wooden howdah rehearsal postponed due to rain
Thousands throng Hindu Mahasabha Ganesha immersion in Shivamogga
160 pairs of buffaloes to leave for Mysuru On Oct 16
MLA Holds Bhoomi Pooja For 300-bed hospital in Puttur
ZSI team surveys Western Ghats for moth diversity
MCC gets new digital tool to manage ads, hoardings
NITK Surathkal hosts All-India NIT deans' conclave
VHP announces BC Road Chalo protest against Goonda Act
Pig menace worsens in Hubballi extension areas
Minister Tangadagi unveils Mogaveera leaders statue
Illegal sand mining busted in Bantwal, four apprehended
Congress protest in Mysuru, demand CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation
Illegal MM Hills lodges face crackdown, 43 operating without permits
Puja performed for 11 cannons at Mysuru Palaces Ane Bagilu
Fire at Padil car showroom damages multiple vehicles
ED searches 16 locations linked to Bengaluru gold company
Lakhs throng Belagavi streets for grand Ganesha visarjan
Woman, son murdered in Haveri village over property feud
BJP sounds bankruptcy alarm, seeks white paper on state finances
West Graduates Council seat to go to polls on Oct 23
Weekly festival spl trains to run between Mumbai, Bengaluru via Hubballi
BJP criticises Karnataka CM Shivakumar
BJP criticises Karnataka CM Shivakumars remark on MLAs having two marriages Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars remark in the Legislative Assembly that several MLAs who came to Bengaluru from other parts of the state had married twice has sparked curiosity, with the Opposition Leader R. Ashoka and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA S. Suresh [] The post BJP criticises Karnataka CM Shivakumars remark on MLAs having two marriages appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
120 additional buses to clear weekend holiday rush
Kalaburagi Sports Habba kicks off
DC Ikram Shariff inaugurates four-day event aimed at promoting local talent; cyclothon scheduled for Sept 27
BIET strikes gold with 16 ranks at VTU convocation
Chemical engineering student KB Keerthi bags first rank, five gold medals; GMIT adds seven university ranks
JD(S) leader flags EIA flaws in Koppal steel expansion, seeks SIT probe
Demands cancellation of Sept 29 public hearing; alleges venue shift aimed at keeping locals away
MLIRC bids Ganesha farewell with pomp, devotion
Karnataka says cannot release 4,000 cusecs Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu amid drought
Karnataka has sought a reduction to 3,000 cusecs, citing drinking water needs, crop requirements and low reservoir storage, and plans to seek legal advice on the CWRC directive.
Days after ED raid, Jarkiholi says he not in race for CM post; backs Shivakumar for 2028
Controversy Erupts Over Karnataka CMs Comments on Legislators Marriages
Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar faces backlash for comments about legislators marriages during assembly discussions. Controversy Erupts Over Karnataka CMs Comments on Legislators Marriages
Sought inquiry, not deletion: Abhay Patil
3 held for brutal attack on man in Bantwal
Sakrebailu elephant camp to reopen on Sept 26 with new safety measures
Skeleton found during waste drive in Bengaluru leads cops to womans killer husband
Jatra Mahotsava: Hassan DC directs officials take steps to ensure safe darshan
BWSSB expands jurisdiction to cover entire Bengaluru Urban district
With the fresh notification, the jurisdiction now extends across the entire district, taking in five taluks in full, including North, East, South, Yelahanka, and Anekal and villages within them
BWSSB expands jurisdiction to cover entire Bengaluru Urban district
With the fresh notification, the jurisdiction now extends across the entire district, taking in five taluks in full, including North, East, South, Yelahanka, and Anekal and villages within them
HC raps Ramdurg police over youths alleged 72-hour illegal detention; summons SP
Tulu academy announces annual awards
Tamil Nadu moves to top of equity FDI table in Q1
The surge was driven by a landmark MUFG-backed Shriram Finance deal and broader momentum in manufacturing and GCC investments, even as Karnataka and Maharashtra saw declines and Gujarat posted modest gains
Thousands flood streets of Hubballi to bid adieu to lord Ganesha
Chikkaballapur police arrest Bihar native in terror conspiracy probe
Conservation of traditional seed varieties emphasised at Krishi Mela
While some have started raising awareness about the ESA draft notification and the Kasturirangan report through social media, others are translating the material into Kannada
While some have started raising awareness about the ESA draft notification and the Kasturirangan report through social media, others are translating the material into Kannada
Malaysian Plantation and Commodities minister to lead delegation to India next week
To meet Karnataka Govt, food and agritech companies in Bengaluru; Deliver keynote at Globoil India in Mumbai
GI-tagged Kalaburagi tur dal exported to Maldives
The export-linked value chain is expected to provide better returns to farmers. According to APEDA, while the prevailing market price is around 60 per kg, farmers receive 82 per kg through the export-linked channel
Centre okays 1-time interest free Rs 50,000 loan per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) In an effort to provide timely financial support to farmers amid evolving global market conditions, the Central government on Friday approved a one-time, interest-free loan of Rs 50,000 per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh. As part of the proposed one-time intervention under the Interest-Free Working Capital Assistance Scheme, interest-free working capital assistance of Rs 50,000 per barn has been approved for FCV tobacco growers. The proposal covers approximately 44,000 growers with a financial intervention of about Rs 220 crore. The assistance is proposed to be provided directly to farmers through DBT, according to the Commerce Ministry. The Flue-cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco, grown in black soils and southern light soils of Andhra Pradesh, is known for its neutral colour and filler character in the export market with low nicotine. Auctions for the 202526 crop season in Andhra Pradesh commenced on March 25, 2026, with approximately 100 million kg of Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco auctioned so far. FCV tobacco is predominantly cultivated in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, the ministry said in a statement. The proposed assistance is intended to provide immediate liquidity to growers, enable them to meet household requirements and repay institutional loans, purchase inputs for the ensuing crop season, and reduce dependence on private borrowing. The initiative reaffirms the governments commitment to the welfare of FCV tobacco growers by providing timely financial assistance and supporting their working capital needs. According to the ministry, the global tobacco market has witnessed changing demand patterns, geopolitical developments and evolving international trade dynamics, influencing procurement and marketing conditions. The government is also undertaking coordinated measures to facilitate procurement, enhance market participation, and promote exports. Continuous engagement with exporters, buyers, growers and other stakeholders is being undertaken to facilitate smooth marketing of the crop and strengthen the FCV tobacco sector, said the ministry.
India clocks 6 per cent rise in FDI at $19.81 bn during April-June
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into India recorded a 6 per cent increase to $19.81 billion in the April-June quarter of the current financial year compared to the corresponding figure of $18.62 billion in the same quarter of 2025-26 despite the global uncertainties, according to figures compiled by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The month-wise figures show that FDI inflows nearly doubled in April this year to 12.1 billion from $6.6 billion in the same month of the previous year, after which they declined in May to $2.8 billion before picking up some momentum at $4.91 billion in June. Japan emerged as the highest investor during the first quarter of the current financial year with FDI to the tune of $5.71 billion, followed by Singapore at $5.22 billion, Mauritius ($2.31 billion), the Netherlands ($1.38 billion), the US ($1.34 billion), and the UAE ($868 million). FDI from the US declined by over 76 per cent to $1.34 billion in April-June 2026-27 from $5.61 billion in the same period of the previous financial year, while inflows from the UAE dropped $868 million compared with $1 billion in the first quarter of 2025-26. The main sectors that have attracted healthy inflows include services ($7.04 billion), computer software and hardware ($2.84 billion), trading ($1.92 billion), non-conventional energy ($1.24 billion), and auto ($622 million). Total FDI, including equity inflows, reinvested earnings and other capital, increased about 22 per cent to $30.65 billion during April-June 2026-27. Tamil Nadu led among the Indian states, attracting as much as $5.95 billion in FDI during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, with Maharashtra coming in the second position as receipts touched $4.22 billion, followed by Delhi ($2.67 billion), Karnataka ($2.11 billion), and Gujarat ($1.3 billion), which made up the rest of the top five in the FDI list.
Govt to increase beds at Wenlock hospital
Left parties seek removal of CEC, halt to SIR
Karnataka: Energy Department forms Crisis Management Group to monitor power supply, demand daily
It has been constituted to review the power situation every day and ensure that there are no disruptions in urban and rural areas
UK appoints Harshbir Sangha as Deputy High Commissioner to Karnataka
Harshbir Sangha has been appointed as the UK's new Deputy High Commissioner to Karnataka and will enhance trade ties. Sangha is tasked with strengthening investment, technology, education, and climate cooperation between the UK and Karnataka. He will also act as the UK's Deputy Trade Commissioner for Investment in South Asia. This role becomes essential as the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement comes into effect.
Karnataka tries to pass the buck on Centre to hide its financial mismanagement: Joshi
Governor swears in three new judges of Karnataka High Court
The new judges are Justices Usharani, Kuruba Shanthappa Bharath Kumar and Nerale Veerabhadraiah Bhavani
Ktaka BJP alleges Shivakumar leaked finance letter to blame Siddaramaiah
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 25 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Friday questioned why a Finance Department advisory letter on the alleged shortage of funds had been leaked, alleging that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar himself was behind the leak to shift the blame for the states financial situation onto former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Why has the Finance Departments advisory letter on fund shortage leaked now? To convey that Siddaramaiah cheated and emptied the treasury, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar himself leaked this letter, Ashoka alleged at a press conference in Bengaluru. He claimed that such a confidential letter could not easily be leaked and alleged that either the Chief Minister or the Chief Secretary must have made it public. This is an embarrassing matter for Siddaramaiah. The government is pushing the state into a debt trap. The Finance Department has said there are pending bills of Rs 2 lakh crore, Ashoka said. Ashoka also criticised the Congress governments handling of drought relief, accusing it of insulting farmers by providing inadequate compensation. He said farmers had expected higher compensation or a loan waiver during the special Assembly session on drought, but were instead given Rs 2,500 per acre. He claimed that under National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) guidelines, farmers should receive Rs 8,000 per acre and argued that no financial emergency comparable to the COVID-19 pandemic or a war would justify inadequate relief. Ashoka further claimed that the Centre had provided significantly higher compensation to Karnataka during Prime Minister Narendra Modis tenure compared with the UPA period. He said the Centre provided Rs 16,071 crore between 2015 and 2025, apart from Rs 4,500 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Referring to compensation during the previous BJP government, Ashoka said the state had provided compensation in line with the Centres guideline rates and argued that farmers should receive similar or higher assistance now. He accused the government of making new announcements despite the Finance Department warning about limited borrowing capacity and alleged that pending bills had reached Rs 2 lakh crore. Ashoka also criticised the proposed tunnel road project in Bengaluru, saying the funds could instead be used to provide higher drought compensation to farmers. He warned that the BJP would take the issue to the people and said the government would face political consequences if it failed to provide adequate relief to farmers. Ashoka further alleged that Congress MLAs were unhappy with the government and claimed there had been little achievement in the first 100 days of the Shivakumar government.
